Venn Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 0AY is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Venn Street, London, SW4 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 0AX, SW4 0AN, SW4 0BN, SW4 0BG, SW4 0AT, SW4 0AZ, SW4 0DB, SW4 0BD, SW4 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 0AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 52.3% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 53% | 47.7% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW4 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.8% | 65.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 28.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 72.8% | 65.5% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 20.1% | 26.7% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW4 0AY this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.3% | 79.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 88.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 69.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 69.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 13.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 3.1% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Venn Street was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Clapham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Venn Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clapham Town and the 231st lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Grafton Mansions 70 Venn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £639,950 | 2014-11-21 | £696,307 |
| Grafton Mansions, 70 Venn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2014-02-13 | £826,369 |
| 8 Grafton Mansions Venn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2008-09-30 | £583,876 |
| Grafton Mansions, 70 Venn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2006-07-20 | £651,242 |
| 2 Grafton Mansions Venn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2005-08-12 | £661,985 |
SW4 0AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Manor Primary School Belmont Road , Clapham SW4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior Boys' School St Alphonsu's Road , SW4 7AS | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior Girls' and Mixed Infant School Crescent Lane , SW4 9QJ | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,667 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 373 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School | |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Picturehouse | Clapham Picture House, 76 Venn Street | 76 yd | |
| Barsito | 57 Venn Street, London | 96 yd | |
| Berbere | 63 - 67 Venn Street, London | 96 yd | |
| Honest Burgers | 75 Venn Street, London | 96 yd | |
| Argan Restaurant | 73 Venn Street, London | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venn Street Records | 78 Venn Street, London | 76 yd | |
| Stane Street Syndicate | 196 Clapham High Street, London | 129 yd | |
| No32 The Old Town | 32 The Pavement, London | 131 yd | |
| Shalamar Trading As Bird And Tie | 3 The Pavement, London | 133 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose Crown Public House, 2 The Polygon | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Eight Coffee | 6 The Pavement, London | 144 yd | |
| Slab City | 8 The Pavement, London | 147 yd | |
| Southside Cafe | Ground Floor, 7 Clapham Common South Side | 206 yd | |
| Rooster Spot | 140 Clapham High Street, London | 241 yd | |
| Butchies | 122 Clapham High Street, London | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 133 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 133 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 245 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 578 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 399 - 407 Clapham Road, London | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 571 yd | |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 995 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.